tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148968052024-03-24T07:13:32.843+13:00MettāvilleHandmade journals and little treasures, journaling + weekend gardener.Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.comBlogger1052125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-75943877040551242902022-01-18T14:23:00.000+13:002022-01-18T14:23:01.896+13:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNZwW_xporUoKy0GlhSLw5YXchTniNq-LZUed4Ut9opS4NVlmm03dSqwzbC7X07WsYb7eJdy7hM9XILJALsT_zyvhBvRbbJqO7B1YlH3YhPiHKb5kRKSW4r330M54Qg4SKmORVRpcDgAVFaQy8Ogc7z99qUA-jrKe69EZJ1YETglmNh-0cGA=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNZwW_xporUoKy0GlhSLw5YXchTniNq-LZUed4Ut9opS4NVlmm03dSqwzbC7X07WsYb7eJdy7hM9XILJALsT_zyvhBvRbbJqO7B1YlH3YhPiHKb5kRKSW4r330M54Qg4SKmORVRpcDgAVFaQy8Ogc7z99qUA-jrKe69EZJ1YETglmNh-0cGA=w538-h359" width="538" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> Happy New Year 2022</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kiki is turning 17 years old this month. So grateful that she is healthy and happy.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have been absent from the blogging world for a long time. I was tidying up my internet presence and thought I'd do a post, just for fun. I'm not sure if there are any readers reading my blog anymore. Drop me a note in the comments section if you are. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stepping into 2022 with trepidation, not sure what lies ahead, one can only hope it will be a more gentle and peaceful unfoldment. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Whoever and wherever you are in the world, I wish you peace and happiness in the days ahead. </span></div><p></p>Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com0Auckland-40.2619793 177.0111875-69.5321775112712 141.8549375 -10.991781088728803 -147.8325625tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-87170298964060442922020-08-17T21:27:00.002+12:002020-08-17T21:32:32.028+12:00Social distancing <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDialzKQP0uz_OXPvtYGeNHhK0xO3XtxN9NdgDx0x_pn7SaDB6vM7dqcTvpdw_tAsAPgNYa3A-mZRDW-5coMt3nAO3tO3R-LT5Zn-MyqyfRJ4Z3yc4MPmVq6JsDYfgW1wziJmR/s2048/20200817_212247.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1564" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDialzKQP0uz_OXPvtYGeNHhK0xO3XtxN9NdgDx0x_pn7SaDB6vM7dqcTvpdw_tAsAPgNYa3A-mZRDW-5coMt3nAO3tO3R-LT5Zn-MyqyfRJ4Z3yc4MPmVq6JsDYfgW1wziJmR/w313-h410/20200817_212247.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back to lining up everywhere. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hand sanitizer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mask on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Contact tracing app. </div><p></p>Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-23688382118803570132020-08-14T21:23:00.005+12:002020-08-17T21:27:37.190+12:00Level 3 continues <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-9Ml3zuYvTD_HpFX_zgtJQ3PDwJsSBa3p_e1TfVuHyzl8OvtPdLZzyoM8f_0d3eLqrMcaK6Evg0YXGh5_lKksCAOX73SIBFXw2duoUYfo_xSATrT3EwOcfVpFyaIJ-6WlKJh/s2048/20200814_211910.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-9Ml3zuYvTD_HpFX_zgtJQ3PDwJsSBa3p_e1TfVuHyzl8OvtPdLZzyoM8f_0d3eLqrMcaK6Evg0YXGh5_lKksCAOX73SIBFXw2duoUYfo_xSATrT3EwOcfVpFyaIJ-6WlKJh/w307-h410/20200814_211910.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><p></p><div>Lockdown Level 3 extended another 12 days. </div>Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-32755270527936914282020-08-11T14:14:00.001+12:002020-08-14T21:16:16.500+12:00Winter 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yP4IA3OFOWiiTTdtBQxEgGKJGQybZxdIaUmBpBMdowUPiWEFrf6lFUSEKjUrcxds2iLEu-bLV9kmMB7QTkOeooOEwIV6TntGVowFBPg5IoYSA7anWjijfMIv7fyYAad9xgEv/s550/20200811_140724-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yP4IA3OFOWiiTTdtBQxEgGKJGQybZxdIaUmBpBMdowUPiWEFrf6lFUSEKjUrcxds2iLEu-bLV9kmMB7QTkOeooOEwIV6TntGVowFBPg5IoYSA7anWjijfMIv7fyYAad9xgEv/s0/20200811_140724-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Winter scene from kitchen window.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><p></p>Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-14267585330951229582018-11-02T14:14:00.003+13:002018-11-02T14:14:46.795+13:00Year end markets and events<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpYSbq8PxWcKIi2fLcaIH2Mj_a8xZ23NG1GkJFnKKSAKjUuv1MQWuwqNPyk4A0Cw9J5pFJKdWdm3CdL3XOd3AXfOA-ylbnchaRN2b20K0uXzKQnKV3VP5RmqtfqOpZxB7Q16U/s1600/mettaville+handmade+kitty+cats.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpYSbq8PxWcKIi2fLcaIH2Mj_a8xZ23NG1GkJFnKKSAKjUuv1MQWuwqNPyk4A0Cw9J5pFJKdWdm3CdL3XOd3AXfOA-ylbnchaRN2b20K0uXzKQnKV3VP5RmqtfqOpZxB7Q16U/s400/mettaville+handmade+kitty+cats.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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Do check out the above annoucements for where you can find me in person at markets and also my very first Open Studio Waitakere event happening 17 & 18 November. Very exciting!<br />
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I love hanging out on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mettaville">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mettaville/">Facebook</a> nowadays, so please come follow me there for updates with photos and Stories. It is much easier to upload videos on those platforms.Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-9356231331056964382018-06-22T16:31:00.001+12:002018-06-22T16:31:24.313+12:00Creative cover-up book coverWhile cutting the denim, I noticed a tiny hole on the fabric, sometimes defects happen, it was only a tiny bit and I didn't want to waste the fabric. So the solution is to patch it up.<br />
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I cut a tiny piece of linen to match the front cover.<br />
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Stitch it up with needle and thread and continue with my usual process to finish the book.<br />
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Here's the end result of the completed journal.<br />
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I think it is kind of cute.<br />
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I'll be at Titirangi Market this Sunday, and will bring this journal along with me if you wish to get it.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!<br />
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<br />Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-51375341701439530942018-06-15T20:42:00.002+12:002018-06-15T20:42:51.855+12:00Etsy Sale June 18 - 22<div style="text-align: center;">
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Visit my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mettaville">Etsy store</a> for the sale</div>
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10% off storewide</div>
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I will continue to list more books in the coming days. </div>
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In the meantime, have a lovely weekend! </div>
Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-70244882692033520452018-06-03T16:51:00.001+12:002018-06-03T16:51:50.705+12:00Upcycled pencil casesA friend gave me some cut sample fabric pieces from a fabric store, I thought I'd make something other than books this time. I'm also on a mission to use up my tiny bits and pieces of laces, ribbons, buttons and what not that have been stored in my cupboard. Here are some upcycled pencil cases made using all those little things.<br />
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I think I quite like it. A bit wonky, and quirky. Each has its own character.<br />
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I'm keeping this one for myself :)<br />
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I have listed the rest in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mettaville">Etsy shop</a>.<br />
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Cat pencil case with a cute cat charm listed <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/604012514/cat-pencil-case-with-motivational-quote?ref=shop_home_active_6">here</a>.<br />
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Mix and match hello fabric pencil case listed <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/618070693/upcycled-pencil-case-cute-and-funky?ref=listing-shop-header-3">here</a>.<br />
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"Follow your heart" pencil case is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/604245228/follow-your-heart-pencil-case-blue?ref=listing-shop-header-2">here</a>.<br />
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"Lets celebrate you" pink floral pencil pouch is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/617867113/pink-pencil-case-with-pink-heart-patch?ref=listing-shop-header-3">here</a>.<br />
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More choices in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mettaville">shop</a>.<br />
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We're having a long weekend with the Queens Birthday. It has been rather wet and gloomy so we've been in doors most of the time. Hoping we'll have sunny days soon.Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-18997745163957814022018-05-25T17:28:00.000+12:002018-05-25T17:31:24.597+12:00Green linen journals - custom orderI recently received a custom order to make eight fabric journals for a friend who is gifting the books to her friends. It was such a pleasure to make these.<br />
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Journals are made from green linen fabric for the covers with hand stamped art print of various patterns that were sewn onto them.<br />
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Feather, mandala, lotus and butterfly.<br />
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With a blessing on the first page of each book.<br />
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I do hope the recepient of these journals will enjoy scribbling in them.<br />
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It is market weekend, so I'll be at Titirangi Village Market this Sunday. I look forward to a lovely day with market friends and meeting customers.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-47981132654740826642018-05-11T15:40:00.000+12:002018-05-11T15:40:02.154+12:00Journaling explorationI am glad to work with my friends in helping to create as little waste as possible, my off cuts of tiny fabrics have now found a new lease of life, Helmi of <a href="https://www.woodlandsenchanted.co.nz/">Woodlands Enchanted</a> makes tiny little fairies and people using tiny fabric. Seen here is one of her creations. All her dolls are absolutely adorable and said to have magical powers :)<br />
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I have been a long time writing and doodling" kind of journaler, but pass few years have included other mediums in my journals.<br />
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Went to Piha beach the other day as the weather was just too beautiful. Hiked up to a lookout point and spent some time water colouring. The view was magnificent.<br />
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Washi tape and cards.<br />
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It seems there is a karma cycle in the fabric realm, after giving away tiny fabric to Helmi, I received off cuts fabric samples from my friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hollyroachart/">Holly</a>. I look forward to creating with these.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-64842014979547929992018-05-01T10:57:00.000+12:002018-05-01T10:57:03.019+12:00Mother's Day Sale<div style="text-align: left;">
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Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-72355130115935726672018-04-20T12:56:00.001+12:002018-04-20T14:04:22.982+12:00I made zipper pouchesI bought some fabric and zippers from the op-shop and decided to play. I've been wanting to make a travel journal bag for a while and finally got to making it, and went on to add a matching pencil case as well.<br />
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Latest journals from both my <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/">Webshop</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mettaville">Etsy</a>.<br />
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Doves and hearts fabric journal. <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/product/birds-and-hearts-journal-diary/">Here</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/594556700/">here</a>.<br />
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Dandelion fabric journal. <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/product/dandelion-journal-diary-cute-fabric-journal/">Here</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/607941145">here</a>.<br />
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Woodland animals fabric journal. <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/product/woodland-animals-journal-notebook/">Here</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/608127323">here</a>.<br />
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It has been a grey looking week and looks like a cloudy weekend as well, not sure what I'll do but hopefully something fun.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-19767875264907179942018-04-06T15:29:00.000+12:002018-04-06T15:29:27.215+12:00Taking time to write and making booksI took a week off from making books last week, I needed a little break and it was a good one. I spent most of my time in the garden and the autumn weather has been simply lovely. <br />
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Yesterday these words came into my head and would not leave, so I had to write them down "The world does not need you to hustle. The world needs you to be fully present in what you are doing." Ok, I get the message :) Back to practising being mindful in my daily activities and not having a thousand thoughts running in my head while doing things.<br />
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I've added some new journals in my <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/">webshop</a>. You can check them out in the <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/product-category/new-arrivals/">New Arrival</a> tab.<br />
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Somehow I missed this Shibori journal that I made last year. You can find it <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/product/unlined-journal-diary-hand-dyed-shibori-fabric/">here</a> now.<br />
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I am back making more journals. New Zealand themed journals are quite popular at our local market. I am making more fantail journals and hope to get them in the shop next week.<br />
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All done sewing. Cutting and folding papers are next.<br />
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Meanwhile, this is what Kiki's daily activities look like :)<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-34911374933135042752018-03-23T11:40:00.001+13:002018-03-23T16:30:48.520+13:00Journaling ferociouslyIt has been a stop start kind of journaling in the past couple of weeks, but this week, the equinox week, the energy is pretty intense, and I was feeling a little unsettled within. So out came the journal and I wrote and wrote and doodle and collage and paint non stop.<br />
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In my newsletter, I wrote about how I sense things are changing with my work, but I'm not quite sure what yet. I'll just have to follow the flow and see what unfolds.<br />
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My pages are really varied. It can range from Zen like entry to really messy art collage. There is just no stopping once I start journaling, anything can happen :)<br />
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I've made and listed some old favourites to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/Mettaville">Etsy shop</a>, the green linen journals that were sold out are now back in the shop.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/523120570">Stillness Speaks</a> green linen journal.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/271311108/">Wanderlust travel journal</a>.<br />
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A small A6 <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/290762353">lotus journal</a>.<br />
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I will add them to the <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/">website</a> soon.<br />
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My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/Mettaville">Etsy shop</a> is having a sale from 22 - 29 March. Everything is 10% off. A journal (or two) makes a great Mothers Day gift that is coming soon. Or time to grab one for yourself.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-69485108354565522342018-03-08T16:08:00.000+13:002018-03-08T16:19:25.790+13:00New website is now LIVE I am excited and happy to announce the launch of my new website <a href="http://www.mettaville.com/">www.mettaville.com</a> on this special day which happens to be International Women's Day. I have been working on building this website for over six months and it hasn't always been easy as I have no technical or web design background, but I did it! It is not a perfect website but I am very pleased with myself for my effort and achievement, and that is something worth celebrating!<br />
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In order to celebrate, everything in my website is 15% off today. Simply enter the coupon code "nowopen15" at checkout.<br />
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I will continue to work on the website and adding new products. There is a link on the top menu. For now, I think I deserve a little rest :)<br />
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Thank you for your continuous support!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-77709712250357127012018-03-02T15:28:00.001+13:002018-03-02T15:28:16.466+13:00Love my new "oops" journalI was making this journal without realising there was an empty space in the middle while cutting the fabric, usually I would align the flowers in the middle of the book when it is closed. So I repaired the mistake by adding little findings from my trinket box, a leftover tiny pieces of lace, some buttons and that's it, I have fallen in love with it and might keep this for myself.<br />
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Love the reminder as well - "make every moment count."<br />
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I've been writing more this year. It is good to have that regular practice again.<br />
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I am already half way through my journal and it is a good excuse to keep the above journal so I can continue when I finish with this one.<br />
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A friend gave me this dahlia, picked from her garden. It is just gorgeous! Adds a happy cheer in the studio.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-61076483181797936682018-02-10T09:03:00.001+13:002018-02-10T09:04:47.783+13:00New shibori journals in shopI've finally listed new journals in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/Mettaville">Etsy shop</a>. Both shibori and the trifold fabric journals.<br />
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Karamatsu shibori, can be found <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/400156417">here</a> for the A5 and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/554883395">here</a> for the A6.<br />
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Arashi shibori journal in A5 is also new in the shop, it is listed <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/577959960">here</a>.<br />
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I love this fabric, and this little one is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/531329128">here</a>.<br />
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A little blue floral fabric journal with twine wrap closure listed <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/485112474">here</a>.<br />
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Meanwhile in the garden, two more echinacea flower blossomed. They make my untidy bed a little bit more cheerful.<br />
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Self seeded tomato plant bearing fruit. I have veggies and flowers that have grown around the compound, most likely seeds from my compost heap.<br />
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Kiki sniffing the air... she is as sweet as always :)<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-91748882123482716132018-01-26T14:06:00.000+13:002018-01-26T14:13:56.242+13:00Capturing garden in my journal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxdH5SmPMouyvcHgRo5MONEJq-3Km1lXI3B1vwMdMhU_jEvrgZOT9GGUURi___BrypzzXsZhoWenFaSG4aF1U7PBaET5PhHeMtG0PR5xx77wTUhme2iNyKu4RbYFM2u8YaWaw/s1600/IMG_20180126_12474.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxdH5SmPMouyvcHgRo5MONEJq-3Km1lXI3B1vwMdMhU_jEvrgZOT9GGUURi___BrypzzXsZhoWenFaSG4aF1U7PBaET5PhHeMtG0PR5xx77wTUhme2iNyKu4RbYFM2u8YaWaw/s1600/IMG_20180126_12474.jpg" /></a><br />
I'm documenting tiny slices of joy of my garden in my journal. Little everyday magic that fills my heart with gratitude. This is our little blueberry bush, currently in season with heaps of fruits. Every morning as I empty my kitchen scraps into our compost bin, which is where the blueberry is sitting next to, I'd stop and check and pick the ripe ones and pop them in my mouth, or when I'm working in the garden, I'd often divert to the bush to pick some to eat. Simple pleasures :)<br />
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Dyed some shibori fabric this week, and I've made some journal covers with them.<br />
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Right now they all resting in the press while I cut and fold papers.<br />
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Gene made me this strawberry coverings with some salvaged wood and chicken wire. It is perfect, the birds can't get to the strawberries now. I've also planted the runners which have been growing like crazy.<br />
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Hopefully the roots will grow and settle in soon, I'll then cut the "cords" from the parent plants.<br />
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There's plenty to do in the garden but I'm not sure what I'll be doing this weekend. We shall see when the time comes.<br />
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Happy weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-60882963267209542182018-01-19T14:56:00.000+13:002018-01-19T15:04:59.629+13:00Happy New Year - 2018Happy New Year!<br />
Hope you've enjoyed your holidays and are to a good start of the year.<br />
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I've made myself a new journal for 2018 and included my word of the year onto the cover. I've chosen the word Magic this year. I wish to invite more magical encounters into my life this year, out of the ordinary (where our limiting belief are not accustom to), the supernatural, connecting to my guides again as well as feeling magical in everyday little things, like watching flowers, the bees and feeling that high vibe joy. I've put so much energy into my work and growing my little business, which I do enjoy by the way, I've spent less time connecting with presence and nature.<br />
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So 2018 will be the year for magical encounters, truly being present with everything around me.<br />
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I got this beautiful postcard which I loved so much and kind of what my word represents - Magic, out of the ordinary. Hares riding on flying Tui birds catching carrots in the starry sky! It doesn't get any more magical than that! I love it! Art is by Nick Eggleton.<br />
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I've started making journals again, to fill up my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mettaville">Etsy shop</a>.<br />
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I've completed six so far, still more to bind before I can list them up in the shop.<br />
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Meanwhile in the garden, this little echinacea finally bloomed. I've sown from seed in 2015, it grew and then "died" (or so I thought) in 2016 and then suddenly reappeared again last year. It's small and spindly but it bloomed!<br />
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Now that's magic! :)<br />
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I'm also growing some feijoa trees and they are bearing fruits, pretty exciting! I do love feijoas and look forward to picking them and eating straight from our own little tree.<br />
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Have a wonderful 2018 to you! May your year be filled with happy magical moments as well!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-1343795696958214752017-12-27T10:56:00.002+13:002017-12-27T10:57:06.407+13:00Merry Christmas from Mettaville<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN32L40CwvjK7QE0ZRkQ0UKHYHQivL7_Z4fqcQJwpT-4bgqDCeC6BADfoKoWRl4wHrE-N5To3Pb4duQeA6IXpKJU3d48JHYLn7eyiBHUi0TuTIh_CSKEhqigXXLzNyK-CwZNbm/s1600/Christmas+2017+mettaville.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN32L40CwvjK7QE0ZRkQ0UKHYHQivL7_Z4fqcQJwpT-4bgqDCeC6BADfoKoWRl4wHrE-N5To3Pb4duQeA6IXpKJU3d48JHYLn7eyiBHUi0TuTIh_CSKEhqigXXLzNyK-CwZNbm/s1600/Christmas+2017+mettaville.jpg" /></a><br />
I hope it is still not too late to wish everyone reading a Merry Christmas to you and yours. No matter how you celebrate this occasion, I wish you well.<br />
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I think this is my last order for 2017, a custom order from Germany.<br />
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The customer wanted grid pages, so I had to make the template and print onto the papers before binding.<br />
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After the long weekend, I posted the journal this morning. Feels good to complete the task.<br />
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That is a wrap for 2017. I am taking a break until early January 2018. I'll be spending some time in the garden, some journaling and planning for 2018.<br />
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See you in the new year! :)Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-77492255330192379692017-11-17T14:28:00.001+13:002017-11-21T15:55:16.805+13:00Christmas Etsy Shop SaleIt is as of today, 38 days till Christmas. How time flies. I'm having an Etsy shop sale starting today till 30 November. All journals are 20% off. Visit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mettaville">my Etsy shop</a> for a browse to see if you'll find something for yourself or for someone you love.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/485099060">Yellow flower vintage fabric journal</a>.<br />
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Abstract <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/524110819/">sketchbook journal</a>.<br />
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Handbound <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/495865616">shibori fabric journal</a> with twine closure.<br />
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Also, these are my holiday shipping cutoff dates:<br />
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The garden outside the studio window is looking happy. I am happy to be able to open the window and let some fresh air in and listen to all the birds chatting.<br />
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The bees are happy too. Spring.... such a happy time for many.<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-9100985435389534592017-10-14T21:34:00.001+13:002017-10-14T21:34:51.078+13:00Spring in the studio, and gardenWe're had lovely spring weather and it is nice to able to open the window for some fresh air while working in the studio.<br />
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The little garden patch outside the window is looking pretty with lavender and soon to bloom cornflowers.<br />
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I've completed binding some journals this week and they are resting in my press. I will be listing them soon.<br />
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The Children's Bookbinding Workshop was indeed a joyful experience with three little ones making books. All dressed in pink and amazing with their designs for the book covers, and the inside pages as well. What a delight to watch these children enjoying bookmaking and paying attention to details.<br />
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The Adult Bookmaking Workshop was attended by only one person, so she had my full attention with all the tricks and tips and managed to make a beautiful book with peacock as the book cover.<br />
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Meanwhile in the garden...<br />
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I love the beautiful scent of the lavender.<br />
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The first cornflower.<br />
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and an explosion of bright orange... i have forgotten its name.<br />
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Re-potted the succulents. Gene made a new planter box for me and this will sit just outside the shed to get full sun. I've had a good gardening day and now I must rest.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-30860892541665204792017-10-06T15:58:00.000+13:002017-10-06T16:37:29.290+13:00Kiwiana journals and cherry blossomsI managed to list some new journals in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/Mettaville">Etsy shop</a> this week.<br />
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A <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/547238760">tui journal</a>, kiwi's favourite bird.<br />
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A <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/562563777">New Zealand map journal</a>, great for anyone who loves New Zealand, or a traveller to write down his or her adventure in this beautiful country.<br />
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Both are made from hand stamping the art on white cotton fabric and sewn onto a black linen fabric. All the fabric are either given by friends or bought from the op shop (thrift store).<br />
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This week I've managed to cut more fabric, time to prepare for the Christmas season, I'm looking forward to attending General Collective Market on 5 November and Michael Park School Fair which will be on 11 November and hopefully Titirangi Village Market on 26 November. The hall that caught fire is still under repair, so hopefully it wil be ready by then so everyone can do their Christmas shopping.<br />
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I took some time off to visit Cornwall Park in Epsom today, the cherry blossoms are in bloom, I have to have a look, and of course it is a great opportunity to take some photos. I was not dissapointed. It was spectacular!<br />
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I will have to return and venture the rest of the park another day.<br />
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The weather forecast does not look good for gardening this weekend, but we shall see... I might get lucky even for just a couple of hours.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-71872961943975100162017-09-29T23:35:00.002+13:002017-09-29T23:51:36.537+13:00I did something that cannot be undoneIn my enthusiasm of doing spring cleaning offline and online, I accidentally deleted all my photos on blogger/google photo, hence the missing photos on all my blog posts, I don't think I can undo it. I have only managed to upload again photos for the last blog post, I don't think I have the time and energy to do the rest. Photos from 2005 to date, all gone!<br />
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Anyways, what is done is done. I'll just have to continue on.<br />
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Freshly made journals. This has taken me a while to complete but they are finally done and I'll be listing them in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/Mettaville">Etsy shop</a> in the coming days.<br />
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Including this cute <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/546986652">dog journal</a>, I have actually made up a character for this little guy, all the details of his character came to me while I was going to sleep (as they do), so I had to wake up and quickly jot them down on my phone before I forget. Here's an introduction taken from my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mettaville">instagram post</a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meet Douglas McBark, literary dog, some say he's a hipster. Douglas is an archaeologist who loves digging up “artefacts”. He enjoys yoga too, especially loves the downward dog pose. His hobby includes stamp collecting, from all the letters he gets from the postmen he chased. Naughty Doug! </span></span><br />
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And of course there is a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/547003438">cat journal</a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is Charles de Purr, literary cat. Literally. Charles (or Charlie by affection) is a language professor who speaks 9 languages (including a bird tweet). He has written 7 books including best seller “How to Brew Catnip Beer” and his latest release “Best Back Alley Bars in Auckland”. He loves gardening (growing catnip) and meditation, preferably facing the sun and Charlie always begins and ends with sun salutation. Oh, don't let his liquor fad bother you, he is rather sober. How? That is a secret you'll have to ask him ;)</span></span><br />
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It was really fun creating these two characters. I could go on and on. How Charlie and Doug are good friends and always meet for chats, and beer. But I'll stop here.<br />
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I completed September's bookmaking class this afternoon, it has been a very fun four weeks of book making. I truly enjoyed myself, as did the participants. <br />
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These are the books created by the participants. I did the yellow kowhai flowers and the Maori portrait on right.<br />
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A close up on the books. Everyone was very pleased with their books. A weekly class is more relax than a day workshop, and participants get to bring home to work on their books before the next class, which I think helps them to be more creative and brave to add extras on their books, like the "Spring" journal where beads were sewn onto the spine, that could not have been done on a day workshop.<br />
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The details of the beaded spine. The colour combination to match the flower on front cover was well executed.<br />
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Decorated covers both front and back. A japanese themed journal that is truly beautiful outside and inside. We also managed to do more decorating on the inside pages with collage, stamps and gluing all sorts of tickets, postcards and photos.<br />
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I'll be having my next bookmaking class in October and may well be my last for the year as I will be busy preparing for Christmas markets in November and December.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14896805.post-52094267977358379562017-09-01T14:22:00.002+12:002017-09-10T12:04:59.124+12:00Something new in the studioSpring is almost here and so much to look forward to. I have a long to do list and slowly making my way to crossing each task. One thing at a time.<br />
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Listing more journals in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mettaville">Etsy shop</a>.<br />
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Including this journal with a circle, reminds me of the recent total solar eclipse. It is listed <a href="https://www.etsy.com/mettaville/listing/541312470">here</a>.<br />
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Current view of the studio. I bought an old pre-loved book press (black metal on the white cupboard) a couple of months ago and I'm so happy as it is one of my wish list. It makes me feel like a little grown up bookbinder. My old "bookpress" is made up of two wooden boards with heavy books on top (beside the black bookpress), that I still use.<br />
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I'm working on a custom order at the moment, a faux leather journal with magnetic closure, something that I have not done before. The customer wants a piece of shibori fabric on it. It is still a work in progress and it has evolved from my initial design. I'm fortunate that the customer has given me the freedom to create with just a few request.<br />
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I try to keep waste to a minimum, tiny fabric scraps are kept aside in a container, those will be used for stuffing my cat soft toy. <br />
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Meanwhile, in the garden....<br />
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Tulips are in bloom. A soft pink one...<br />
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And a bright red one which is in its last days before the petals come apart. I wonder if the burgundy tulip will bloom this year. I do love the rich colour of that. I think the position of the planter is not ideal as it catches the evening sun instead of the morning sun. I'll have to shift the pots around later.<br />
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Have a lovely weekend!Guatyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.com5